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Delhi Police dismantle drug racket and cyber-fraud networks
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has dismantled two significant criminal networks operating across multiple states.
In a major crackdown on medical fraud, authorities busted an interstate racket involved in the illegal diversion and sale of counterfeit anti-cancer drugs. The operation resulted in the arrest of 17 individuals and the seizure of 588 anti-cancer vials, including high-value medications such as Darzalex, Keytruda, and Erbitux, valued at approximately Rs 9 crore. Investigators found that the syndicate obtained medicines through counterfeit sources, misappropriation from hospitals, and the diversion of government-supplied stocks. The network operated across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
Separately, the Delhi Police Cyber Cell dismantled an interstate network facilitating ‘digital arrest’ scams. Four operatives were arrested in Punjab and Rajasthan for supplying bank accounts to overseas fraudsters. The syndicate targeted high-profile victims by impersonating law enforcement officials and using psychological intimidation. In one instance, a retired Army Colonel was extorted of Rs 15.5 lakh after being falsely accused of involvement in money laundering and terror financing.
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Crime Branch · Delhi · Delhi Police · Enforcement Directorate · Mumbai · Reserve Bank of India
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Delhi Police dismantled an inter-state cyber-fraud network linked to 'digital arrest' scams. www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fraudsters used forged Enforcement Directorate warrants and fake RBI directives to intimidate victims. www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A retired Indian Army Colonel was extorted of Rs 15.5 lakh through the scam. www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Four operatives were arrested in Punjab and Rajasthan during the crackdown. www.latestly.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The syndicate specialized in supplying current bank accounts to overseas-linked fraud operators. www.latestly.com